Aviation Attorneys

Barnett Law Offices

Aviation Attorneys for Airman and Accident Victims

Call for a Free Consultation 1-800-578-5512

  • Home
  • Our Attorneys
    • Charles R. Barnett III
    • Stephen B. Glenn
    • Talbot M. Martin
    • Anthony G. Ison
    • Tom Leetz
  • Practice Areas
    • Pilot DUI FAA Report
    • FAA Pilot Medical Certificate
    • FAA Civil Penalties
    • Pilot Certificate Actions
    • Aviation Law
    • Aviation Accident and Injury Law
    • NTSB Appeals
  • News
  • Results
  • Aviation Law Library
  • Contact Us

Aviation Accident Definition

Accident vs. Incident

The FAA defines an accident as:
Aircraft Accident – an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes
place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and until such time as all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage. All aspects of the exceptions to substantial damage (see “Substantial Damage”) should be considered before making a final substantial damage determination that would classify the occurrence as an accident.

The FAA’s Office of Accident Investigation and Prevention is the principal organization within the FAA that will investigate and accident or incident.

It’s never too soon to contact an aviation attorney for a consultation after an accident.

Contact Us

  • NOTICE: The use of the Internet or this form for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Our Attorneys
  • FAA Pilot Medical Certificate
  • FAA Civil Penalties
  • Aviation Accident and Injury Law
  • News
  • Contact Us

©2021 Barnett Law Offices. All Rights Reserved.

Privacy Policy. Disclaimers.